looking the other way

i go through

the day trying not to make

eye contact

with anyone.

i don't want to see worry,

or fear,

or concern.

i want them to keep

those feelings

to themselves.

there could be joy too,

or hope,

who's to know.

but i'm not interested,

so i avert my gaze

or glance,

to the ground or sky.

i move quickly

from place to place,

never looking into

anyone's eyes.